Dr. Cataldo Leone Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Cataldo Leone was appointed to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). Dr. Leone holds the position of Professor of Periodontology and Oral Biology at BUGSDM and has served as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs since 2007. Prior to joining BUGSDM in 1999, Dr. Leone held numerous positions […]
Dr. Sarkis Appointed Director ad interim of Endodontics Program
Dr. Ramzi Sarkis was appointed to the position of Director ad interim of the Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics for the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). Dr. Sarkis received a CAGS in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from BUGSDM in 1996, a DMD from BUGSDM in 2002, a CAGS in Endodontics from BUGSDM in 2005, and a […]
Faculty Appointments and Promotions Announced
Ms. Madalyn Mann appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of General Dentistry. Mann retired from her position as Director of APEX and Extramural Programs and Associate Professor of General Dentistry in July 2008. In her role as Adjunct Associate Professor she will continue to work with the Department of General Dentistry from her new home in Miami, […]
Boston University Society of Orthodontists Hosts Reception
Boston University Society of Orthodontists hosted an alumni reception during the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) 87th Annual Session in Providence, Rhode Island on September 12. The reception held at the Waterplace Restaurant gave alums a chance to interact with newly appointed Dean Jeffrey Hutter and his wife Kathy. Dean Hutter shared his excitement over […]
BU Joins Fight Against Silent Killer
Oral cancer kills more than 7,000 Americans each year. When detected early, the disease is treatable with a high success rate. The disease has few symptoms, however, and is often detected too late. On Sunday, September 21, the public received free oral cancer screenings from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) staff and […]
Orthodontic Resident Becomes U.S. Citizen
Elena Black ORAL BIO 07, ORTHO 09 celebrated her newly earned United States citizenship with a party at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM). The party featured an American flag cake, an assortment of US-themed gifts, and encouragement for Black to sing the national anthem. Members of the BUGSDM staff who organized the […]
BU Dental Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening
The Boston University Dental Health Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 9. President Robert Brown, Executive Vice President Joseph Mercurio, and Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dean Jeffrey Hutter presided. Prior to cutting the ribbon, President Brown congratulated Dean Hutter and Dental Health Center Director Dr. Margaret Errante on […]
Donated Dental Equipment Serves Communities Near and Far
As the Boston University Dental Health Center prepared to move into its new location they worked on finding good homes for the equipment that they would no longer need. Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) located in Roxbury was one of these good homes. WSHC was in need of operatory upgrades of their chairs and delivery […]
Dr. Thomas Van Dyke Awarded For Outstanding Contributions
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Professor and Director of the Periodontology Research Laboratories Dr. Thomas Van Dyke was selected by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees to receive the Special Citation Award for recognition of outstanding contributions and services to the Academy. The award is sponsored by Johnson & […]
BU ASDA Celebrates Achievements at Annual Session
Board members of the BU chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) attended the ASDA Annual Session in Scottsdale, Arizona from August 27 – 31. In addition to enjoying the excellent learning and networking opportunities several of the BU ASDA members returned home as award winners. Community Outreach Chair Adrienne Archidiacono DMD 09 accepted […]